We Own Nine Different Electric Cars, Trucks and SUVs: These Are the Ones We’d Buy Again 

"If you're towing, you lose a bunch of range." The truest statement related to towing ever made.... regardless of the fuel source!

Sorry for your bad experience with Lucid. I too bought a 2022, but my experience has been very positive. No interior build problems at all. The OTA updates, quickly took care of the software issues. I've got over 20k miles on it, road trips from Maine to Miami, all without problems. The long range allows us to relax and enjoy the car, only charging when we also need a longer break so no travel time lost. Our only complaint is about Electrify America network and the general lack of charging infrastructure in the USA.

How is it that you have no EVs from the Hyundai/Kia family in your long-term fleet? Seems like a big miss here in this video.

Interesting video , I do feel that it was too bad you did not include any cars from Korea both the Ioniq 5 and the Genesis GV 60 have great reviews .

I got me a Chevrolet Blazer EV, and I love it. I hope I don't have issues with the car. I understand, and I think you got it at the worst time, and that was GM's fault. They should it test it a lot before putting it out for sale. Fisker just filed for bankruptcy.

Great video! I picked up a 23' Mach-E GT in May. So far enjoying it! Really appreciating the quality of the interior.

I remember test driving a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance and pretty sure my spine was forever changed after that. Just bought a 2023 MYLR and it's not even close, suspension so much better but still not perfect.

Would love to see an Ioniq 5 N next on the list!

Good video. No question that the Model Y has improved dramatically suspension wise since the version you had, and I think if you had a 2023 or 2024, you wouldn’t have had the same conclusion. Also agree that it’s unfortunate you don’t have any of the Hyundai Motor Group vehicles in your fleet. How about getting an Ioniq 5 N added to the fleet? Still, you’ve clearly invested a ton of money in this EV fleet as it is, and that in itself is very impressive.

I see lots of articles with the title “Living with electric cars”. The immediate impression is that it’s like “Living with cancer”. As if having an electric car is a disease which you just have to deal with. I have a 12 year old electric car that has 117K miles in it, and it has never failed to move when I press the ‘go’ pedal. I never go to a gas station or have to negotiate with a mechanic to decide on what of the many problems I have the time and money to address. It has never had the drive train or brakes worked on. I don’t have to do a smog check or deal with a check engine light. How about an article on “Living with a gas car”?

A missed opportunity to not have had one of the quality players from Hyundai/KIA. We’ve had a KIA Niro for three years. Comfortable to drive, quality finish in and out…Perfect fit for city dwellers, 1200 mile road trip, NO issues, other than replaced windshield wipers at no charge. We equipped with 3 Peak Mtn Snows.go everywhere. 230 miles Winter. 270-310 miles April-Oct. 430

Thank you guys and thank you Edmunds. You have gone a long way to restoring my faith in some media reporting. Your critiques and summaries were on point. As a tesla follower, i concur with your summation of the 2020 model y. There has been a significant upgrade in their quality since 2022 but you were honest based on the vehicle you had in your fleet. And i appreciate that.

Thank you for this long term BEV review! The Mach-E has a recall on its battery pack contactors fusing closed. On a traditional golf cart BEV the physical contactors taking the form of relays are an emergency disconnect in series with FET technology transistors that can fail fully on causing the vehicle to go full throttle with no shutoff. A lot of Mach-E owners have complained of software driven aspects of the car becoming troublesome after six months. Touch screen malfunctions . . . What has happened to kill new Mach-E sales is the Tesla model Y has come down in price so much that for a little more sacrifice a month than a Mach-E people can have Tesla Model Y that does everything better with a long prospect of some retained value. They are both compact crossover SUVs with the Model Y being signifiantly better handling. The rough ride of the Model Y has an aftermarket retrofit from suspension performance firm. The retrofit has much better ride with better handling and less body roll. The trade off is likely less payload weight capacity. An SUV is a bit of a truck. The Mach-E with every upgrade kit and a super low used car price with a known DIY service ability might make for a reliable 3rd car. BEVs don't make for universal primary-use used cars because those buyers likely don't have at home charging, living in apartments and houses with on street parking. Even as a 3rd car a BEV has a charging issue because it is likely parking at the curb rather the prized spots in the garage or driveway where the homeowner can have charging hookups. That makes BEVs have much more of a fall in value than an ICE car when trying to be resold as a primary-use used car. Another issue is current BEVs have poor cold weather battery chemistry that benefits greatly from being stored in a garage typical of upper level luxury cars. Teslas appear to have an industrial life span in that they will never likely fall or rust apart with the ability to be fixed with difficulty and expense. That being said the main Tesla models are compacts models Y and 3 without the refined driving characteristics of a BMW i5 or or the roomy interior for four large adults with high comfort, fantastic ride and good drive of the Ford Lighting long range pickup. BEVs are not good economical buys at this point of early adoption. For the car enthusiast the Tesla Model S Plaid track package for a daily driver and occasional track day is very attractive and actually looks like a buy at about $100,000 as high as that is. At this time CATL has announced its new condensed BEV battery with 500 Wh/kg energy/mass density almost twice the current commercial BEV battery energy/mass density. Stating it should be in production for automotive use by the end of 2024. Its primary target market is aviation propulsion which would allow a price per kWh of storage many times what is commercially viable for the automotive market.

I5 m60 i drove it back to back with a Lucid Air Touring. I dont like how the drivetrain is programmed. It shakes with sudden acceleration. It has a drive shaft bump. Its floaty for a sports sedan. And the space is mediocre. No frunk. But I have to give the I drive 8 as the best infotainment. Lucid air Touring is cheaper and rides way better than the I5.

Love my 2022 Rivian R1T. Now with 23,000 trouble free miles and a working tonnue cover! Best EV right now, especially the new R2T.

Most of the comments don't understand how rough Model Y's were in 2020....

Amazing insight, keep on the reviews and testing!

Rivian is the winner

Rivian R1S is an astounding vehicle. It is literally an American Land Rover and can match a MacLaren 0-60. The new MK2 version is reportedly even better. Do I regret buying the Gen 1? No. I plan to have this car 20 years and/or 250k miles.

i have a model y performance and LOVE IT!

I bought a 2024 Tesla model y and ride was too stiff. I did install an aftermarket luxury suspension kit by Unplugged performance- new spings, dampers and it defiently helps with the ride.

19 inch rim performs less. 20 is the perfect spot for the Lucid. Also 24' Lucid Air cost less and has better interior quality.

Surprised the Cadillac Lyriq wasn’t a long term purchase. It’s an awesome value for an electric vehicle

Who has heard the Chevy blazer production was stop because of software issues. BUT FISKER!

Great recap! Fun and informative. Mach-E needs a Gangnam Style trim level.

The “brake error” on startup is just the standard “bulb test” that’s ironically required still on a digital dash. Surely an experienced auto review outfit like you would realise that?

My first impression when I got a Tesla Uber was “wow that speed IS instant…this rides worse than my ‘06 Civic!” Also, hi Clint :)

Highland 3 build quality looks top notch perfect.

Good review impressions. Costs vary widely depending on the model. I have a F150 Lightning XLT with the 312a package and it has all of the good features, cost me $67k less the tax credit about $60k. Now it is maybe $5k less. So at that price, it is lots less than a Rivian. Both have pros and cons, my point is the Lariat is pretty high priced. A well featured XLT is plenty worth it. But it is a full sized truck to drive around. Good for minor towing. Plenty of power and fun to drive for the cost. I don't want to spend $80k on a vehicle. Around City traffic, a smaller Rivian would be easier to park and drive. Spending over $100k on any vehicle is very selective. I am happier at $60k.

6:46 agreed. the Lighting could be appealing as the value option in the segment, but with near identically priced version being much better in a lot of ways, I would get the Silverado over this for sure.

1:50 - dang, i heard some complaints from others about the suspension/ride quality, but never heard it declared so emphatically (and i believe them). i suspect those 21" Uber Turbines aren't doing it any favors either.

Where is Cadillac Lyriq? The one EV that is out selling everyone other than Tesla!

I found the relative performance of the Mach-E and the Blazer EV interesting. I'm planning to replace my current car with an EV a few years down the road and while I like the Equinox EV for its buttons and other thing, the behavior of your Blazer EV gives me pause. Your tale of woe gave me flashbacks to my 76 VW Rabbit back in 81 and I suspect that it may have given me better service than your Blazer. I may hate Ford for putting the Mustang name on a 4 door station wagon, but I'm definitely giving the Mach E a look when the time comes.

Thank you 🎉

Well............. Since Chevrolet has fixed the glitchy software in the Blazer EV - Have you considered on trading in you current Blazer? Or has your current Blazer's software been full updated? If it has been fixed, It would speak volumes to your journalist integrity to have a full review update.

I own a 2023 Model Y LR and it's FANTASTIC. Best car I have ever owned.

Love my Blazer EV! The only problem is that it came with a bad tail light and like most modern cars it basically needs the entire rear body removed to replace it! And my dealer has no parking space so I cant drop the car off a day before and I had an emergency surgery the same time as the car appt so I am now trying to get the “free” repair done! Fortunately the car runs even though it keeps throwing glitches that have been strange to deal with, like using WAZE to find my speed when the instrument cluster died! I hear mechanics on RU-vid raving about car building being modular to help building but hurt repairmen but this is the 1st time I have personally been affected by it!

We love our Y so much my wife sold her car and got one too

I think I still have too much charging anxiety to consider a non-Tesla. And it's only gotten worse since I bought my first EV (Model Y). Taking road trips and stopping in a small town with 100 Supercharging stalls, and then seeing in comparison a single EA station with only 4 working chargers, I can't imagine feeling safe driving anywhere without the Supercharger network.

Could you guys get the 24 ID4? Curious on that one

I'm confused, I thought GM updated the software for the Blazer EV that corrected all the early issues and it shouldn't be a problem any longer?

Cheers guys

Where's the IX on this list? I thought you had one in your fleet.

Need recap to see how much money they have lost in one year. Test drove an Audi etron GT and was told not to buy it but lease it since it loses half its value in 2 years. A for being an honest dealer

I like the background of the setup but it looks like you all are eating the microphones I’m sure there is a way to get good sound without sitting on top of the mic

I appreciate your reviews of BEV's, I also like them but they are not for me. 300 mile range BEV's only make 200 miles on the freeway - there are not enough high speed chargers in rural areas due to such limited range. They work great for local driving/commuting, but if you are off the beaten path, you will likely either end up being towed or spending the night at level 2 charging.

Like the "early build" Lucid Air, the Blazer is an early build. They have updates (over the air I believe) that fixed many issues. I'm not saying it is a great SUV. I like the styling and it has potential. I would NEVER buy a first year out auto. GM really needs to do better.

The new model 3 range is not less. The EPA changed how it calculates mileage. I believe you comparing two different metrics.

Sixth month mache owner, same spec. Couldn’t agree more, it’s boring but unbelievably reliable. No issues with reliability or drive experience

Weird hearing a comparison between the R1T and lightning being looks (subjective) and price (misleading). Market value of the launch edition was well over 100k when those were out. Rivian even tried to raise the price at the start. And looks? The rivian look is polarizing as well. I like how both look. You say the good thing about the lightning is that it is just a truck but then looks boring. The bmw looks boring as do the Teslas. Prices for the Rivian now are comparable or higher than a lightning. 80s for a dual motor large pack.

There's a Fisker Ocean near me for under $28 grand. I think if it worked most of the time it'd be perfect for my mom. Good range, same size as her Sorento, fun but not scary fast and handling. Just don't know if it'd last without issues for long. It's not like either of her Kias were without issues, she's never had a bug free car, I think she's cursed; BUT she could take those Kias and Neons and other to any mechanic to get them at least running if not fixed.

And the iX?

So if you give Edmunds a car for a year, they ll give it a Top Pick score even if its the least efficient in its class? Good to know..

You and your team should come to Europe and test cars you don't get in the US. Like Cupra Born, Škoda Enyaq, Peugeot e208, MG4, ... 😊❤😂

40K miles is at the end of life? I've gotten 200K+ miles from my last Toyota ICE cars

I own a ford Mach e and a Tesla y and I did have to change the shocks to teins to get that comfortable ride. Cost me 600 bucks and have it set to ten clicks in the front and 12 in the rear. Rides like a dream now Surprised you didn’t mention the mustang Mach e ride which is, imo, as bad or worse than the Tesla Y with the factory shocks. I feel like I’m really screwed with the ford because there isn’t a “budget solution” to fix the ride like there is with the Tesla.

8:15 - just saw a couple 2 hours ago at my local EVGO station with a new Blazer EV (still had temp tags) they seem to be happy with it so it didn't even cross my mind to ask of they had experienced any problems yet (i just assumed everything had been sorted with the infamous Edmunds Car). with everybody out enjoying the first day of Summer the station was completely full once i pulled in: so it was the aforementioned Blazer, an BMW I5 E40, two Chevy Bolts, one Bolt EUV, an Audi E-tron SUV, and a Nissan Ariya. then 20 minutes in a Kia EV6, a Platinum F150 Lightning, and a Toyota BZ4X joined the party.

I have a Lightning Lariat ER and absolutely love it. There’s room for improvement, but I’d buy another no question.

The 21st century is so confusing! $700,000 seems like a lot of money, but it might only buy you a small fixer-upper house near a freight train route and under a flight path here in California.

The reasons you both negated the f150 seems weak....a high price when the R1t is the same price and a subjective not liking the looks...pretty lame

This sounds like a review made in January or February, not 5 days ago.

Ridiculous video. Tesla and Ford loving bunch there. Very unfair to Lucid and GM. Why not include a 2024 Lucid air pure for $70k in that mix? You included 3 teslas even a 2024 version. How about the Silverado EV which is leaps and bounds above the Ford truck? Your bias is a good reason to ignore Edmunds reviews.

Wow, this is not AM radio. There's no excuse for such distorted audio on a professional product.

Rivian is just amazing.

Sitcom premise

How many people in your staff?

Love my 2023 Model Y. We just did a 600 mile trip.

Does a Tesla have a gear selector?????

Yall should just open up a rental with all these cars so people can step by and learn what early evs were about

Besides Tesla you buy the lowest selling EVs. How about one that people actually buy like the Hyundai Ioniq and Kia EVs. Even the VW ID.4 was excluded.... wow. A big miss for Edmunds.

Missing Polestar2!

Thank you! I was going to buy a Tesla Model Y in 2023 but found the ride too stiff and the steering feel too heavy (even when set to comfort).

Lucid

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I have a Model 3P ('22) and would absolutely buy it again, but I'll go for a Model S LR or Plaid next time because I am now sold on the brand, and I want the additional space. I'm happy with the speed of the M3P but more is always welcome haha. I've spent plenty of seat time in a rented Y LR and I didn't encounter any of the issues you talked about, but this one had the 20" wheels and I thought the ride was decent. However, being used to the driving dynamics of my M3P, I could not help but notice the Y felt clumsy and awkward in comparison. I came away from my 3 day stint with it realizing I would never want to own one. My bro in law had a Mach E dual motor for a year and it bricked...Ford ended up buying it back. FWIW and YMMV.

1:42 she is an old girl and the build quality wasn't that well done as it is today ?

4 years old and 40k miles is considered end of life to who? Seriously? I bought 2 used cars in the last 3 years with 100k each on the odometer. I have put over 40k on my Bolt and another 5k on my Atlas. I expect to keep them until they are at least at 200k and 150k, then sell them to their next owners. You guys are crazy to think 40k is end of life. EVs have an 8year/100k warranty on the battery and electric drivetrain components.

Kia or Hyundai anytime!, eficient, comfy, reliable, 8 y warranty, amazing quality and design. I dare say Koreans overtook Japanese and German cars in "pay for what you get tech".

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada phev and ev are very difficult to find as there's a shortage of them and the chip shortage will continue on

Disappointed with the limited coverage of electric vehicles. Of the 10 best selling EV vehicles in Canada you only touched on 3. With the exception of the Tesla you missed all the best sellers, such as the Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, VW and Audi. For future testing why not check the top seller EV list and purchase those models. Not that it is worth anything when comparing vehicles other than I know two people that bought the Ford Lightening and both have got rid of them with nothing but complaints. One has a Rivian and so far very happy with the vehicle. Other waiting for the Chev electric pickup.

I wish there was a Volvo on this list.

The Blazer EV looks like a Bolt EUV, but wider and longer; then has a _gigantic_ pointless console to waste all the extra space. And of course its literally twice the price. But it does charge 3x as fast. Which is still slow by today's standards, why didnt they make it competitive? And who needs a motor (that can break) to s-l-o-w-l-y open the charge door instead of just popping it open in 1/2 second with your hand?

I have a 2024 Model Y Performance and no panel gaps, not a single rattle, rides and takes bumps like a dream, and 0-60 in 3.5 seconds with my baby seat in the back, I can’t say a negative thing about it.

40k is and of life?

Owner of a 2021 Tesla Model Y and I agree about the ride quality. Let’s just say that I own a 2001 BMW Z3 that I have set up to be used on a track and that thing rides better over bumps, no lie. The Model Y’s suspension tuning is absolutely head scratching bad. Like what the actual f**k Tesla. That thing needs to be 40-50% SOFTER easily. Big fail and if I wasn’t so close to paying it off, I’d trade it in for literally anything else. Even if it’s just a newer Model Y

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Tesla for life and may be Rivian if I need a bigger suv.

The ultium platform seems to be a dumpster fire. Shame cus the Bolt is such a good EV. GM can make good cars, they just choose to make shit.

That model 3 interior looks even more sparse now. I dunno why some people actually like this. It looks like it's just missing stuff

You guys are fun fabulous and fully informed. Except for one big thing: Chinese cars. Yes of course Americans can’t buy them yet. But their influence is already very strong as the world’s leading exporter and are already sold as Volvo, Polestar, Buick Envision and others. I keep suggesting to car journalists from the US you need to come visit us in Mexico where Chinese companies now have over 10% of the market and growing, and especially focus on what the leaders (like BYD, MG, JAC, Geeley) are doing even if it’s just a bunch of test drives. The BYD dolphin is around US $20,000 here not $10,000 like in China but you’d be amazed what these little electric city cars can do for the $$.

I think the fisker is the best along with the BZ4X 😀

At this point driving a Ford F-150 Lightning is just embarrassing.

Not the least bit interested

Lots of love here for the Model Y, but I wonder how much business Tesla is losing because of Elon’s political views.

I’ve seen the Lucid air on the road maybe 3 or 4 times in the last two years. Two of those times were on a trucks flat bed. No one is gonna pay $140k for their car to be tow.

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3 F’s of EVs….. Fanboys, Fleet Sales and Freebies ( Gov Subsidies).

You could try buying a *good* vehicle at some point. Sheesh...

I won't buy a Tesla until Elon decides to have his design staff put in a proper gauge cluster and controls. That means never apparently.